M/24/082 – B&Q/Certain assets of Homebase
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by B&Q Ireland Limited of two stores from HHGL Limited and one store from HHGL (ROI) Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday December 24, 2024 | Thursday, February 6, 2025 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| B&Q Ireland Limited | B&Q Ireland Limited is an indirect subsidiary of Kingfisher PLC, an international home improvement company. Kingfisher PLC operates in a number of countries across Europe under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix and TradePoint. It offers home improvement products and services to consumers and trade professionals who shop in its stores and via its e-commerce channels. |
| HHGL (ROI) Limited and HHGL Limited | HHGL (ROI) Limited and HHGL Limited are part of the HHGL group, which is controlled by Hilco Capital. Both operate stores under the Homebase brand. Homebase is a home DIY improvement retailer and is active in the supply of DIY, kitchen and bathroom, painting and decorating, electrical, furniture, building and hardware products in the State. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Other retail | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, January 10, 2025 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Maximilian Tipp-McKnight | maximiliantippmcknight@ccpc.ie |
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